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ST55 JVA

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,985 mi
Last recorded159,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JVA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 159,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 157,599 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 157,594 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger Corroded/Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Rubber mount at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 148,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 144,188 miles

leak at middle exhaust joint

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 12 Mar 2021 144,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

leak at middle exhaust joint

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2020 142,855 miles

both rear flexi hose pipe parts slightly corroded

chassis corroded

handbrake readings poor

Fail 20 Jan 2020 142,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear flexi hose pipe parts slightly corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 141,155 miles

front discs corroded

handbrake poor

Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,249 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,421 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine under cover loose

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,881 miles

coil light on

lower engine splash guard loose

o/s/f disc corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs kicking

electrical fault light illuminated

n/s washer jet poor

o/s/r tyre close to limit

readings for both sides of handbrake low

Fail 6 Feb 2015 117,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs kicking

electrical fault light illuminated

n/s washer jet poor

o/s/r tyre close to limit

readings for both sides of handbrake low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,075 miles

coil light displayed on dash

o/s handbrake could be better

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2013 97,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,009 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,345 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel carrier tied up with rope

Fail 21 Nov 2009 67,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel carrier tied up with rope

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,218 miles

1 nearside rear position lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades torn but still clear screen

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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ST55 JVA is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST55 JVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ST55 JVA is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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